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Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 5 months later than the SD1200 IS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the D10 grades against the SD1200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 D10 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon D10

 SD1200 IS D10 

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SD1200 IS

 D10 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 has external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SD1200 IS has specifications of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D10 versus the SD1200 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SD1200 IS is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SD1200 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon D10 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
53
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging information
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $250